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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

TIE Kansas Farmer Of the 22d inst.
gives full page report of the proceed
ings of the Farmers Institute held here
recently. The report is full and COM
plete, and the readers of the Farmer i'll
this county will greatly apprecite it.
Following is what it has to say about
Great Bend:
Great Bend, the capital of Barton
county, is 27O miles west of the Miss
ouri river, Santa Fe mileage, and con-
tainS about 1000 prosperous people.
Her name is derived from the immense
curve, or great bend, made by the Ar
kansas river on its onward flow from
the snOw-capped mountains of Color
ado to the mighty waters of the deep
blue sea. Her church and school privi-
leges are equal with that of any other
city in the state, and society of the
best. The Central Kansas College is
located here and has the appearance of
being first-claSS in every department.
Water works, street railways, electric
lights, and bonds abound, without
which no Western city could attain
perfection? Of railways she has the
Atchison, Topeka s. Santa Fe, MAIN
line, and the Dighton extension, and
the Missouri Pacific. Hotel facilities
are good. especially that of the Grand
Central, which is a magnificent three
story edifice, built of brick, containing
eighty rooms, all new and complete in
every compartment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

THE Abilene Gazette is soon to COM
mence big fight for the removal of the
state capital to central Kansas. OF
course it's principal aim will be to locate
it at Abilene. The people of this sec
tion can join heartily in the scheme of
removal, and as to the location, Salina
will naturally be the place. Mcpherson
and Abilene will put each others eyes
out in the struggle, and Salin awalk
away with the baggage. Go in POmp;
go in CaSar.-Salina Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
There's Millions In It.

Millions will be made out of it in
Kansas alone. The days of carrying un-
welding TASKS in the hip pockets or be-
ing under the necessity of becoming
owner of a bootleg saloon in order to
get drink are numbered. a Yankee,
of course, and probably from Maine,
has invented what he calls "Vinous
grapes" which are thin capsules filled
and expanded by the capacity of pony
glass of whisky, brandy gin, and of
the stronger wines. The instructions
are to press the lips tightly together as
the grape is put into the mouth, bend
the head forward then crush the grape
between the teeth, or insert a pin OF
toothpick between the teeth, thus
pricking the rubber. We are not in
formed as to whether the inventor de-
sires to sell state, county or township
rights, but would suggest that Jeems
Hallowell would make a most excellent
agent in Wichita.-K. &. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
ANNA HORTON. a postoffice depart

ANNA HORTON, a postOfice depart
ment clerk, rose in her chair at AL
baugh's theater, at Washington, the
other night, when Clara Morris was
playing Article A. and exclaimed
"Oh, my God!'' She had suddenly
gone insane. Miss Horton. is the
young lady who shot the son of Sena-
tor Morgan, of Alabama, some years
ago. The play of Article Az was
her tragedy over again, and when the
lover fired Miss Horizons mind gave
away.-Larned Daily ChronoScope.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

II GREAT BEND has been prouder
of one thing than another, i'll the years
of her prosperity and steady advance
ment, that thing can be described in
two words: "Our Ladies!'' They have
stood by us in our hours of tribulation.
In the earlier days they cooked the
corn cake and fat bacon in such a
manner as to make it as palatable as
the most delicate viands. In our times
of speculation they sandwiched into
their curtain lectures ali eXpOstulation
to $50 Slow" and i'll our days of pros
perity they rejoice with us, and don
their plumes of plenty with we'll de-
served and most becoming grace. There
fore let us receive them on New Years
Day with open arms and thankful
hearts and fitting entertainment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
Christmas Eve.

The festivities on Christmas eve
were very well distributed among the
several churches, and everything
moved smoothly and joyously along.
At the Methodist church, on Forest
avenue, large arch, decorated with
handsome and appropriate notices
and circling over tables laden with
fruits, nuts and candies, formed
handsome and charming picture with
the hundreds of little children arrang-
ed along in front, eager and expect
ant. Prof. Reece opened the exer'
cises with prayer. There was speak
ing and recitations by the scholars of
the school, anthems, choruses and
solos, all of which were well executed
and delivered. At the proper time
the fruits and candies were distribut-
ed, and the little ones went home to
seek their beds and await the sur
prises in store for them on the morrow.
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The exercises here were witnessed
and participated in by packed house
also. Mr.. Barker, the Sunday school
Supt., was master of ceremonies and
showed his executive abilities to good
advantage. An overture by the or
chestra opened the services, and was
followed by part first of the Cantata
of Emmanuel. Next came miscellan-
eous exercises by the children of the
school, consisting of songs, recitatiOns,
etc. Part second of the cantata was
then given, after which a couple of
the teachers were presented some very
handsome presents by their classes.
The distribution of candies, nuts,
fruits etc., followed and closed the ex-
ercises.
Sabbath morning Rev. Thompson
delivered a splendid Christmas ser
mon, and during the day the Sabbath
school held Christmas services.
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Here the little ones also furnished
the entertainment Of the evening.
consisting of readings, reciations,
declamations and songs, to a full
house. Everything went jOyously and
smoothly, and the exercises were well
arranged. No presents were distribut-
ed here other than good supply Of
fruits and candies.
GERMAN BI. E.-FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Christmas exercises took place
at the German NJ. E. church Faiday
night. They were opened by Rev.
Ross, the pastor, as superintendent of
the Sabbath School. Mr.. Fluth, was
not present. Over twenty-five chill
dren, large and small took part in the
speaking, which was excellent. MIR.
Zimmith made a few short but prac-
tical remarks, and was followed by the
pastor, after which collection was
taken up for the orphan asylum.
The presents were then distributed
and all went home happy. The tree,
fine evergreen, the Sunday school
obtained through the kindness of
Charlie BrinkmaD, for which he has.
their thanks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

SOME of the eastern papers are max
ing a great deal out of the report that
the whole of western Kansas is expert
encing coal famine. These reports
are greatly exaggerated, as, considering
the great number of people who came
to Kansas and settled in the newer
organized counties, the suffering from
lack of fuel is comparatively small.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

Among the right kind of democrats
who called last week and showed their
appreciation of good, democratic
county paper by depositing the sub
scription price with us, we mention S.
Hartman. p. A. Liyesay, II. Wenke,
Ed. T. Anderson, VIM. Murphy, A. E
ROwell and II. G. Merhoff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

a LATE funny item relates that the
chief of band of Western Kansas
train robbers said: ''You fellows cover
the passengers with your pistols when
the train stops, and While they are be-
ing securely guarded, l will oyerpower
the fireman and fill sack with coal.
-Er
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

PRISONER, did you kill this boy p
Il did, your honor; cut his throat.
He shot me in the ear with a rubber
sling, and" 1.-The prisoner is dis
charged, and the sheriff will give him
back his knife and tell the janitor to
sharpen it for him. Bob BaTdette
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

The DEMOCRAT editor was not for
gotten by generous old Santa Claus on
Christmas eve. Through the instru-
mentality of the printers engaged i'll
our Office we were made the recipient of
a handsome decorated china dining
table adornment, for which we hereby
make public our heartfelt thanks to the
princes or prints
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

WEB. WILDER, of the Hiawatha
World, says that the first printing press
was brought to Kansas by Rev. Joseph
Meeker, and set up five miles west of
Ottawa to print Bibles, tracts and
hymn-books for the Indians. This was
in 1881.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

THIS IS truly an age of change. A
story is going the rounds that an
aristocratic lady of Louisiana, once
noted for her wealth and beauty. and
the owner of many slaves, now earns a
few cents day by picking cotton on a
plantation that was once her own.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

BLAINE is of the opinion that to-
bacco is one of the necessaries of life.
Well, hardly. The people are gener-
ally healthier, wealthier and happier
when they let tobacco alone. Blaine
and tobacco are both IuXuries, and the
people can get along just as well with
Ost tying TO either:-Er.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

Claiin has one of the best Union
Sabbath schools in the county. There
are upwards of one hundred pupils i'll
attendance each Sabbath. BY holding
festivals they have bought and paid
for an organ, of which any church
might be proud.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

On THE Santa Fe extension east the
last rail has been laid between Ft.
Madison, Iowa, and Chillicothe, Mo-,
and it is expected the road will be
turned over for operation by January
l. 1885,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

A WESTERN exchange says: ''Kan-
sas would like to trade some of her
salt for coal, and some of her politicians
for anything she can get that is of
value.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
Rail Road Time Cards

At. & 8. T.
On and after January 9th, 1887, trains leave Great
BEND IS follows. viz:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
UILLIAM O'BRIEN ~ BOSTON.
SATISFIED WITH THE RESULT or Hls SPEECHES IN
CANADA

SATISFIED WITH THE RESULT OF HIS SPEECHES IN
CANADA.
boston, May 90 (specinb.-Wam OB1en arrived In
Boston this morning and met by crowd Of 300 or
400 people, who greeted him with cheers The enthus
asc Irishmen began unharncss the horses with the
intention OF drawing the carriage OF their countryman
But police prevented this. Mr.. OBren and his party
took rooms at the Parker Honse This evening before
his appearance at the Boston Theatre, Mr. OBTien talked
TO a journal reporter.
"The impression created by our unanswerablo facts"
said he, has been deepened by the conduct Of Lord
Iansdownes Orange defenders and by his almost open
nstigation at all events condOnng Of their atrocities
He has made public speeches In regard to visit
since attempts made in three Canadian towns To
murder u.s. and In place OF word Of reprObaOn he has
treated the matter with tone of hollow jest that has
disgusted farminded people in Canada All the world
knows how Irish leader would treat the matter, II
similar attempts had been made on Lord Iansdownc's
life. The fact is Lord LaIsdownc dare not qunrIcl with
his Orange followers, who are al present his only sup
porters The Ottawa celebration In honor OF Lord Las-
downe was attended by circumstances that we're DIS
graceful The action OF the Canadian Parliament was
itself a condemnation of Lord Lansdowne Mr.. Gaudcau.
the chief Of the 10 rG % the o S"se s
parade exceeded noisy Orangemsns rabblc The
Isolated in the Canadian community feel confident
that the French Canadians and the Irish Canadians
snsdowno arr and his fooWes viii find canada simply
unbearabe as soon 30 he leaves the little Orange pad
dock in which ho is imprisoned"
DO you think there VIII ever be change of English
feeling toward Ireland 7"
"We are not fighting England this time We simply
fighting London The tadespeope of England are with
us IN this fight"
But win not your fight against Lord Lansdowne so
the hostility OF other landlords that they will
press your people more than they have done In tho
pastf"
Undoubtedly The next six months will be hard for
the poor Irish tenants They will be subject to atrocities
that you Americans never dreamed Of You see, Lord
Lansdowne Is regarded the among landlords
and the others follow his example He set the fashion to
mands The others will do the same They will course
resent attack on Lord Lansdowne and they will
their spite the poor people their estates. But we
are hopeful that this state OF affairs Will not last much
longer We have the support of good people all tho
world"
Mr. O'Bren spoke to night in the Boston Theatre be
fore crowded house He introduced by John Boyle
O,Rellly and spoke for about fifteen mputos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
THE SUNDAY DROU7H MODERATING.
MANY LIQUoR-DEALERs SELLING OPENLY
FEWER EXCISE ARRESTS YESTERDAY THAN ON THE
PREVIOUS SUNDAY.

FEWER EXCISE ARRESTS YESTERDAY THAN ON THE
PREVIOUS SUNDAY.
As was predicted In THE TRIBUNE. there was more
liquor I'D in the city yesterday than any Sunday
since Mayor Hewitt began to attempt the enrorcenent
OF the blue laws. Tho poco In many precincts
seemed to have relaxed their vigilance considerably
and he was a suspiciouslookrg character indeed who
could not obtain admission at the side door OF some
grog-sh shop in tho course OF walk OF n halfdozen
blocks in almost any part OF the city. Many OF tho
liquor sellers escorted their patrons to second hoor
rooms whore improvised bars nsld good supplies OF
stimulating beverages but not few boldly led the
way into their barr0oms, and behnd close ycovered
windows entertained hosts of thirsty people" At the
hotels there pretcnsons that the law was oeing
strictly abided by, but at many OF them there were
none. scheme Tor evadIng IL was tried Tor the
first time aud found to be popular and successful
Clubs of from twenty 10 thirty OF the most generous
patrons Of hotel bars organized alter fasnion
by the prcprietors on Saturday night aud allotted
rooms In the hotels. good supply OF wines and
liquors consig igDed to those by the pIoprietors,
and the hotel barkeepers were delegated to act as
stewards Each member had the privilege OF inviting
many friends he cared to, or could vouoh Tor,
into the club rooms. and inside all on equal
terms rs far ordering and paying for the drinks
were concerned. -
Some Of the restaurants at which table dnote
dinners specaltes discovered way to bring back
the patronage which thev lost when they we're de-
barred from serving with meals. They gave their
customers cla ct in cups and kept the bottles out
OF sight. A number OF funny incidents grew out oil
this. Many mistook the liquid Tor coffee, ana after
adding milk and sugar and tasting it made faces
which indicated that such mixture was far from
palatable.
Superintendent Murray gave the police the usual
orders as to vigilance seeking places where there
were violations the law yesterday, but many liquor
dealers who had expressed disgust at the failure of the
Legislature to give them relief went back TO the old
Older of things, being willing TO run the risk OF being
caught selling liquor Beer was sold in several places
in tho Bowery with hut little attempt a secrecy. and
the guards who have stood at the doors tor several
Sundays to keep all but the faithful IRON entering
were OF duty. In the neighborhood of Police Head
quarters everything quiet, the nearest liquor
store open being at the Bowery and Houston-st Ihe
total number OF arrests yesterday was seventy hYc
five less than on the previous Sunday. In thirteen
precincts there were arrests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
THE rU(sTLgs FINE PERFORMANCE,

EASILY DIsTANCING THE SWIFT IREX IN A LIGHT
WIND.
LONDON May 20-Thc Scotch cutter Thistle made
splendid showing yesterday in her trst race easily
distancng such noted flyers the lrex, Genesta
SIeuthhouud and Queen Nab over the fifty mile
course from Southend TO Harwich. There VAS little
wind at any tme and several hours IL perfect
|, calm Every breath OF air, however, seemed to fill
the enormous sails of the Scotch and she kept
moving away from her competitors rapidly as though
she was propelled by mysterious power hidden some
where about her stern
When the start was made from off Southend Pier at
935 what little air was stirring from the south
west Considerable man9uvring was done by both
the enesta and Irex to get to the windward OF the
new boat but Captain Barr, her comman der was too
willy Tor them. and kept good position near the
starting line The smoke had hardly cleared away
from the mouth of the gun from which the starting
sional was fired when her sheets eased Off, her
balloon lib toDsail shaken out OF Its stops and she
plided across the line well ahead OF the other big
boats She gradually increased her lead all day,
making headwOy when the Genesta ana rex were just
able to stem the tides and currents.
Late In the afternoon light easterly breeze sprang
up but this died out again before sunset. At 1850 tue
Americas Cup challenger passed West Gunteet buoy
off Gunteet bank aud then nearly three miles
ahead of the 8enesta. With the darkness came o
leht tall of rain and mist which made 1t impossible
TO distinguish any of the boats thei lights at
distance All interest In the contest had waned oy
this timc rs there question that the Thistle
would beat antagonists by ut least five miles She
crossed the line at the finish of Harwich at 1O:o2
The Genesta did not arrive until 1;34 this morning.
thirteen minutes ahead OF the Irex and fifteen ahead
OF the Sleutbhound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T GET A BITE.

HE WOULD NOT FISH on SUNDAY, But EXPECTS TO
HOOK SOMETHING TO-DAY.
PRcsrEcr House. May 2o.-The President OH Saturday
had day OF the most dismal weather. lie made his frst
sh ng excursion but his usual good luck did not attend
him. IIe came over from his cabin after o'clock
in the morning with Mrs Cleveland, each wearing SUIT
OF corduroy The Presidents short sack coat over gray
flannel shirt gavo him sporsmanlike appearance Mrs
Ceveland's costume was a close fitting onc exceedingly
becoming and complete with n sailor hat Colonel ana
Mrs Lamont lone the President and his wife at break
fast which was In tho public dininsroom at the
saranac Inn. At o'clock Dave CrOnk, the guido got
by him for the Presidents aud with Mr. Cleveland
went off down the lake Colonel Lamont, also accompa'
nied by a quito, followed In another boat
Both boats returned three hours later. Tho Pres
ident and his secretary found tho wind unfavorable
and did not try hard catch anything At all events
they did not get any fish Another trip on the lake was
made in tho afternoon with no better results.
There was a brilliant sunset with prospects OF hno
weather sunday The One weather came. Tie Presl-
dents party breakiasicd at 10 o'clock the President and
his secretary appearing In the camping costumes they
wore on saturday. Mrs Cleveland wore ilor-made
suli OF black and cardinal felt hat about which guam
tlty OF white null twisted. Mrs Lmonts dress was
clOse-ntfing OF gray and she gray FELT hat
with "a blue baud Tine President stroiied about inc
hotel chatel with the guests aLd rested quietly ~ hls
until o'clock when he ana his party joined tue
other guests IN the general dnins room.
There excursions nsniug expeditions today.
The the little chapel no fAr from the hotel
hour. The President expects 10 nave Some
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30

DEFICIT ~ THE FUNDS or QCAKER MEETING.
BNrMons, May 20 tspeeiaD. - For the first time prob
ably n the history Of the society Of Friends IN this
country the treasurer Of Quaker meeting mas tufeu
dcfauor. Edwin Blackburn, the treasurer OF inc
Friends Lombard Street Meeting, has been doposed
dnc, of bout SO 900 having been discovered I'm his
accounts Mr. Blackburn thought TO be one OF tho
most Trustworthy In the city lie Is over sixty years
OF age and has n wife and two daughters When he was
called upon recently for church funds he confessed tha
he had used the money, with the ntenton OF course OIL
making good the deficiency. lie assisted the committee
I'm examining the books, and showed when ana now no
had div ertcd the funds to his own account For years
i'm baltimore II Is thought that OF late years he mace
little money OF his business and used the mceung
funda 10 help him I'm his expenses He did not Ve
The congregation Is much grlevcd over
the affair and will prosecute him. The old man Is
Snred 1Vith shame and almost broken earted He Will
make every effort to restore them the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
v,ssoUpr proULA TORs FOUND GUILTY.

OZARK, No., May 29.-The Bald Knobbers who took
change OF venue from ozark to Porter township on ac
count OF the alleged prejudice against the regulators
here found none of the hopedor mercy Squire Vests
court "Yoke" Grinln. James Walker. Jeff" Lee and
Levi and william swearendn were convicted on tue
charge OF whipping George W. swearengn, the jury de
atoms for this assault by paying fine
OF 800 and serving three months IN Tue
copnty iail The conviction OF Levi Swearengin was
surprise TO everybody except the jury! tho evidence
developed only remote circumstance tha IN any WAY
pped men swore that the masked band left her house
about going in the direction OF Mr SwearenYns
nd i'm few minutes heard Lewis dogs bark and his
ackass bray the Inference being that these vigant
nrsst,ng their masters return home from the raid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-30
WORK OF THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

At the meeting Of the Central Labor Union IN
Clarendon Hall yesterday the German Belgian PAYERS
r,po1ed that they had won their stiikc IL was IT,
ported that the derrckmen on the new Cathedral
were ON strike against the employ oil nOn-uhIOn
men, and the building trades seclOn Was instructed
to give them whatever aid 1t could. The shoe label
of District Assembly 40 81 was approved hcsO-
buttons were adopted dcnOuncins the "hunheylsm
of the American Consul at Ottawa, VINO fciu.e.i 10
give countcnance to William OBrien. AMplher
resolution adopted calling on AL lovers Of nee
dom in Ncw-Yori to Join the monster parade ana
dcnonstration OF the lahor organizations 10 welcome
William O'Brien to this city , -.
A resolution adopted rcaiilrmng the boy cott
on thO ThIri Avenue Railroad and committee con
sisting OF j. II. Casseny, ". H. IOtchhi-s AMI D.
colnmlttce l. also 10 receive contributions for the
employees OF the Belt Line Road who were thrown ont
OF work by the fire. The elc and porter brewer,
were informed that they must recognize the cards OF
tho lager beer brewers and must not demand thcIi
discharge. 49,. ..-.-..
day IL was reported that George Ehrct Wa not Nv
ing up to his agreement 10 have his men WORN ohly
twelve hours "a daF. bat was making some OF tcin
work a. much a. fourteen OF fifteen hour y com
mittec VIII SEQ Mr.. Ehrct. l.,, -
meeting Of the Central Labor Union o,Bricn
reception committee held yesterday. reports
werc received from number of ORGANIZATIONS, among
them the bTicklayers and laborcr-. who have prom
lsed 70 participate. il has not been yet decided
when the reception Will be hell, though II VIII prob
ably be on Thursday.